A spoiler-free review in three parts, just like the book itself.
Part I
Started out very cinematically. Really loved the first couple chapters. I liked seeing Tide Child from an outside perspective. “Liked” Meas’ chapter… ya know, as much as one can “like” descriptions of torture or whatever. It was fun seeing how much Joron has changed over all three books. He’s truly come into his own here.
Honestly, a good chunk of this dragged. The whole chase sequence was yawn inducing. I’ve been reading this at work and it took me days to get through this section. Probably how the crew of the Tide Child felt.
Part II
I’m not sure how I feel about this part. Meas is finally rescued. The greater plot pieces fall into place. Well-loved characters are lost. And I think Joron’s finally accepted the whole “Caller” thing.
There’s a lot of dealing with trauma, which I appreciate. It’s a lot.
Part III
Okay, the reveal of the keyshan flags got me. Teared/choked up some. Same with the final battle… or moments in it.
This last part is, again, a lot of waiting and planning and more waiting. The realities of life on a ship, where travel is relatively slow, actually, really, really set in here.
The final battle was interesting enough. The main magic of the series finally completely released to do what was foretold… alright, if somewhat vague as to what was actually happening. Made sense, as Joron rarely knew exactly what was happening, even with his own gift. Anyway, I’m satisfied with how this ended.
Favorite Lines
"...if you think you can dilute your pain in blood you are wrong. Blood will only feed it." - Garriya
"Terrible acts, Joron, they are often unthinking. We learn, and we get better. It is those who do not learn, or simply embrace and become inured to the terrible things we do that must be feared, and must be stopped." - Meas Gilbryn
In Other News
I've finished another OviPets project! This one is the first of my "Cafe Digi" line: Hot Cocoa.
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